1. What would you do to make dementia support better?

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    Share your views to help improve care for people with dementia in your community.

  2. Early diagnosis: The key to improving support for people affected by dementia

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    A man whose wife has dementia shares his views about what would make care better.

  3. What should you expect after a dementia diagnosis

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    Receiving a dementia diagnosis can be a life-changing event, but knowing what support is available to you and what steps to take next can help you or a loved one process the diagnosis and plan for the future.

  4. Why it's important to review the care of people with dementia

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    Read a summary of our latest research to find out if people with dementia are getting the support they need.

  5. A real example of how dementia care is affected by poor financial aid

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    Simon and his family were self-funding his care in a local care home, who were supporting him well with his dementia. However, in 2017 their funds began to run low and they were approaching the £23,250 threshold.

  6. Dementia carer: As a carer I get just 3 hours’ sleep a day

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    Our new report looks at why it is important to review the care of people with dementia. With new research indicating that people with dementia are not always getting the support they need, David shares his experience of caring for his wife.

  7. Why it’s important to review the care of people with dementia

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    Read our latest research to find out if people with dementia are getting the support they need.

  8. Shortlist showcase - Championing diversity and inclusion

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    With a diverse population, it’s important that local services understand what their communities need, and that they don’t try and follow a one size fits all approach. Take a look at who has been shortlisted for our Diversity and Inclusion award.

  9. What people have told us about health and social care: April to June 2019

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    Find out what the public have been telling us about health and social care from April to June this year.

  10. Our response to the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman's annual review of adult social care complaints

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    The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman's Annual Review of Adult Social Care Complaints has revealed it is investigating a greater proportion of complaints than previous years. Read our response in full.

  11. There and back - what people tell us about their experiences of travelling to and from NHS services

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    Find out what's working well for people and what needs to improve when it comes to people's experiences of travelling to and from NHS appointments, in our new briefing.

  12. More focus needed on how people travel to and from NHS services

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    Together with two leading charities, we are raising awareness of the issues people facing travelling to and from NHS services. We will be working with NHS England to support their new national review of the links between the NHS and local transport.

  13. Four ways GP practices can become dementia friendly

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    Find out how one local Healthwatch has been showing GP practices how small changes can make a big difference to patients’ experiences of visiting the doctor.

  14. Healthwatch 2019 Network Award Winners announced

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    Find out about our celebration of the contribution made by local staff and volunteers who helped gather more than half a million people's views last year.

  15. Man with dementia leads improvements to care for people in Shropshire

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    A Shropshire man with dementia has been using his experiences to help improve support for local people with the disease.

  16. Care home manager shares: “Don’t be afraid to tell us where we’re going wrong!”

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    The manager of a care home in Devon tells us that feedback from her residents’ loved ones has helped to provide the best possible level of care.

  17. What do people think of dementia services?

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    With cases of dementia on the rise, it's more important than ever that services give people the support they need. Read our briefing to find out what people have told local Healthwatch about their experiences of care.

  18. Every Voice Matters - our Annual Report to Parliament 2015-16

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    Published today, Every Voice Matters, our Annual Report to Parliament 2015-16, outlines how together we are putting people at the heart of care.

  19. Working together to help improve the lives of people with dementia and their carers

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    Find out how Healthwatch Wiltshire worked with other organisations to improve dementia care, winning them the awards for 'The impact we make with partners' at this year's Healthwatch network awards.

  20. Dementia services - findings from the Healthwatch network

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    Over the past year local Healthwatch have spoken to people across the country about their experiences of dementia care - from help provided by GPs and pharmacists to support offered through hospitals and social care.

  21. Healthwatch Network Awards 2021: Shortlist announced

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    Find out who’s in the running for a Healthwatch network award this year

  22. Where can I get help for health out of hours?

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    People are often in need of out-of-hours medical assistance. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

  23. New Long Term Plan is "just the start"

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    The NHS in England has published a ten year plan setting its priorities for the future.

  24. Why are people struggling to get their medication?

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    We look at one of the issues people raise with Healthwatch and the steps GPs and Pharmacists can take to help people get the medication they need.

  25. Our response to new CQC research on people's experience of raising a complaint

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    New research from the Care Quality Commission shows that people regret not raising concerns about their care - but those who do raise concerns see improvements.

  26. Digital resources to support #WhatWouldYouDo

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    Download and view our digital tools so that people can have their say on how to improve their local NHS.

  27. What people have told us about health and social care: January to March 2019

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    Find out what the public have been telling us about health and social care from January - March this year.

  28. Why getting personal is important when it comes to health and care

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    Read a summary of our latest research to find out why personalised care is important.

  29. Would you use a pharmacist instead of visiting your GP for advice?

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    One in three people said yes when asked this question in a recent England wide poll. We spoke to Healthwatch Cornwall to find out more about changing attitudes to pharmacy services.

  30. Exploring sexual health support in Southwark: pharmacies

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    Five ways pharmacies can improve sexual health support for young people.

  31. What are people’s concerns about proposed changes to NHS prescriptions?

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    With one week left to respond to NHS proposals to curb prescriptions for certain treatments available over the counter, find out about the concerns the public have shared with us.

  32. How can we make buying medication online safe?

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    The Care Quality Commission is calling on people to act with caution when using online medical services.

  33. What do people think of community pharmacists?

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    Over the last year, local Healthwatch across the country have been finding out about people's experiences of pharmacies. Find out what people have told us.

  34. Making sure medicine is safe for everyone

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    Have you or a family member had a side effect after taking medicines? Find out why it's important to share your experience to make medicine safer for everyone.

  35. Have your say on which products should be available on prescription

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    The NHS wants to know which drugs and treatments you think should be made available on prescription.

  36. What have people told us about health and social care

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    Thousands of people share their experiences of health and care with Healthwatch every month. Download our briefing to find out the key issues people are raising about GPs, hospitals and other care services.

  37. How can your pharmacy help you?

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    Did you know that pharmacies provide advice and information on minor illnesses and ailments? Find out how they can help you.

  38. What people are telling us: October - December 2019

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    Find out what the public has been telling us about health and social care from October to December. This briefing also looks at and examines emerging themes across services, focusing on healthcare for trans people, and access to wheelchair services.

  39. COVID-19: What people are telling us about their care

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    Find out what the public has been telling us about health and social care from April - June 2020, including the key issues people have faced because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  40. What is the COVID-19 vaccine and how do I get it?

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    Take a look at what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccination programme, including where to go and why it's important.

  41. Primary Care: A review of local Healthwatch reports

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    Find out what we found when our network spoke to more than 11,000 people and visited over 550 GP surgeries, pharmacies and opticians across the country.

  42. What help do you need to look after your health in the future?

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    By analysing over 11,000 conversations the Healthwatch network has had with the public about this issue, we found five common areas where people wanted to see improvement.

  43. People's experiences of primary care

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    Most people when surveyed say that they are satisfied with the care they get from primary care services, but this does not tell the full story.

  44. What is flu and how do I get the flu vaccine?

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    Understanding the symptoms of flu and what the flu vaccine is helps you make informed decisions about your health.